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Source: Financialpost November 12, 2024

What a Trump presidency could mean for Canadian pocketbooks

Stock and bond markets are already reacting in anticipation of the changesTo play on a familiar saying: if America sneezes and the world catches a cold, Canada is the first to get sick. As Donald Trump prepares to take office for a second term, Canadians are...

Source: Financialpost November 11, 2024

FP Answers: We are only invested in GICs. How should we handle our retirement accounts?

The problem with investing heavily in GICs in retirementReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. By Julie Cazzin with Allan No...

Source: Financialpost November 11, 2024

Howard Levitt: Why companies should look to hire Trumps not Harrises

This section is Presented This section was produced by the editorial department. The client was not given the opportunity to put restrictions on the content or review it prior to publication. by Workday Workday Opinion: Without authenticity, vo...

Source: Financialpost November 10, 2024

Donald Trump and Elon Musk: Could U.S. election's odd couple unleash a small-government revolution?

The appointment of a political outsider like Musk could help Trump cut regulations and rein in government bureaucracy, even if the moves are unpopular Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up Donald Trump and Elon Musk made f...

Source: Financialpost November 10, 2024

AIMCo expansion, Alberta's investment focus were sources of tension before purge, sources say

Pension veterans say there was more going on behind the scenes than scrutiny of costs Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up The decision by Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo) to launch operations abroad as it chas...

Source: Financialpost November 09, 2024

Posthaste: Why these 'nail-biting' TD Bank economists are worried about the Canadian dollar

Impact from Trump tariffs could push loonie below 70 cents U.S. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Why these 'nail-biting' TD Bank economists are worrie...

Source: Financialpost November 09, 2024

Supersize me? What the jobs numbers mean for the Bank of Canada and interest rates

Economy adds 15,000 jobs in October, but analysts expected an increase of 27,000Canada’s unemployment rate held at 6.5 per cent in October as the economy added 15,000 jobs, Statistics Canada said on Friday. We apologize, but this video has failed to load...

Source: Financialpost November 09, 2024

Warren Buffett's record cash pile is starting to make people nervous

Some wonder if the Sage of Omaha sees a crisis on the horizon, giving him reason to unwind his most profitable tradeWarren Buffett is unwinding his most profitable trade in history, filling Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s coffers with cash. But it is unclear if th...

Source: Financialpost November 08, 2024

Alberta fires entire AIMCo board due to 'significant' cost increases

New board chair will be appointed within 30 days Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up The Alberta government has jettisoned the entire board of Alberta Investment Management Corp. (AIMCo), saying the investment manager of...

Source: Financialpost November 08, 2024

Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister has sacked the board of directors of AIMCo, the body that manages more than $160 billion in pension, endowment and government funds for the province. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing yo...